Mechatronics Engineering Intern

How brave are you? We are a high-tech company providing machine tools and laser technology, and are looking for people who can face new challenges with a fresh mind. As an independent family company, we offer you the freedom and trust to put your brave ideas into practice. With you on board, we would like to power ahead with the digital networking of the manufacturing industry. Our passion and creative drive ensure that we are an innovative force - across the globe at over 70 TRUMPF locations.
TRUMPF is seeking candidates for an internship in the Sales Management Department at our Santa Clara, CA location. This internship will provide a college-level student with practical and professional experience that will enhance and compliment their classroom learning. This internship will be August 2023 to December 2023 for at least 32 hours a week.
Summary
TRUMPF, Inc., the world's largest industrial laser manufacturer, is looking for a Mechatronics Engineering Intern to join the Laser Applications Lab in Santa Clara, CA. The Lab is expanding, and we are looking for someone to help with equipment set-up, programming, basic research duties and special materials study projects. The Mechatronics Engineering Intern will receive exposure to the use of CW, nano-second and ultrafast lasers and applications in an industrial environment including optics use, laser process development, equipment programming, metrology, and laser safety. Available part-time now and full time during the summer break, this could be ideal for someone currently enrolled in a South Bay/Silicon Valley university in an upper division Bachelor's, or Master's, or Doctorate level degree program.
Mechatronics Engineering Intern Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of an applications engineer, perform basic engineering and scientific responsibilities such as equipment programming, lab layout, data collection, process work, and documentation.
• Participate as a multidisciplinary engineering team member
• Use laser scanning and confocal microscopes to document application test results
• Creating written instructions, documentation of procedures and application lab reports
• Assist with ultrafast, CW and nanosecond laser application tests and process development
• Preparation of Excel spreadsheets for calculations and basic optical modeling
• Basic software programming for operating motion controller and laser scanner

Qualifications
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail is required. Strong inter-personal communication skills and ability to work as a team player.
Education & Experience

• Enrolled in a 4-year program with a STEM major
• Proficiency with basic Office Productivity software (Excel) needed.
• A science, engineering, mechatronics or other technical background capable of learning optics, programming, and microscope use is required.
• Solid Works, Python and G-code programming experience desirable.
• Optics or laser experience is a plus.

TRUMPF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status. This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and procedures relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.